Chapter one:
No one's P.O.V
Everyone is gathering in the gym for the announcement.
"Alright everyone as you probably already know it is time for you to be allowed to go out trick or treating." Rodger says. "But remember a few things. One is that if you are allowed to go out without an adult then we do recommend that you stay in at least groups of two. Second off is that everyone must be back before curfew. Anyone out past that time will be tracked down to be brought back. As you know we will not be extending curfew today as you still have classes tomorrow. With that you are free to go."
The orphans head out being already dressed in their costumes with the ones needing an adult go to the group with the adult that they are with while the ones able to go on their own are already heading outside.
Near mostly goes just to get out of the orphanage for a while but he does stuff a pillow case in his pocket just in case he feels like actually trick or treating. He has decided to wear a cloak just to pass off as a dark being like Death. He walks down the street heading into the city as the orphanage is on the outskirts of town. He watches other orphans run around trying to collect as much candy as they possibly can. He turns down into an alley to avoid the others right now and walks down it since it's not that long. He can see the other side after all but he pauses about halfway when he feels something.
Near's P.O.V
What a lovely night huh?
My eyes widen and I spin around but I can confirm that I am alone.
Have you forgotten about little ol' me?
That chuckle…. That voice….. No…. IT can't be!
Ah. Seems I haven't been forgotten after all.
"You're a voice in my head nothing more." I say glancing down. "It's all just in my mind. I will ignore you and you'll go away just like last time."
Oh don't be foolish. That won't happen this time.
"You're not real!" I state. "You are only my imagination. You are nothing!"
You hurt me so. Listen here. It's the night of Halloween and it is a full moon as well. Things will be different tonight. I'm glad you decided to wear a cloak today.
"You are not real. You are not within me. You cannot do anything." I retort only to hear a chuckle then more words.
Oh but my dear host I've always lived inside of you. Now then. It is time I show you what you really can do.
Suddenly black thin smoke looking streams come from under me and move around me.
"No! Wha-" I am cut off as the black thin smoke looking streams form a sphere around me. I feel something changing within me making me close my eyes as I am coming to realize just how real this is. I crack open one eye wondering if I can stop this when I look down only to see my clothes being turned to black as rings of red light go down my body breaking apart to go down my arms and legs. I close both eyes again as the rings disappear going into me sending a second long tingle speeding through my body.
No one's P.O.V.
The sphere that lifted into the air after forming around Near is changing to a more grey look as it seems to swirl into that.
Then the sphere breaks as if exploding with the stuff that made the sphere disappear midair.
Near, who is managing to stay in mid air for a few seconds as the transformation finishes up, scrunches his eyes for a moment then opens them as his pupils narrow like a cats as well as gaining a slight red glow to them making them seem more evil. He is dropped to the ground feet first and lands perfectly.
A smirk forms on his face.
"It's about time." He pulls the cloak's hood over his head since Near had the hood down before.
….
Linda is walking along humming happily finding herself in a spot where she doesn't see any other trick or treaters at least not yet. "The house decorations here are quite spooky." She says to herself glancing to the decorations.
There's a sound of someone behind her making her pause.
Fearfully she turns around but sees no one.
"H-Hello?" She calls and looks around behind her for a few moments. "Maybe it was another trick or treater." She says brushing it off only to continue on her way.
A shadowy figure moves out of hiding from behind a tree to move behind Linda and begins reaching for her.
Linda continues on her way not noticing the figure as she looks for the next house with candy to give out.
The figure places a hand on her shoulder making her freeze. The figure smirks widely and lets out a breath much like an evil movie villain would.
Linda is frozen in place in fear not knowing what to do.
The figure opens it's hand and using shadows a knife is made. "Trick or treat." A voice speaking too low for her to catch who it is, the voice sounds familiar though, then the knife is stabbed right into her lower back.
Linda gasps and her eyes widen when this happens as pain shoots through her body. Her vision goes black and she ends up fainting.
The figure catches her as she slumps. "Perfect." The figure stabs her neck to be sure before dropping her to the ground pulling the knife out of her. "One down." The figure turns and dashes off away from the scene.
….
A group of three best friends are walking along happily and they turn a corner to look for more houses only to freeze when their eyes come to rest upon the gruesome sight of Linda's murder. They freeze and scream causing a few people to poke their heads out to find out whats going on.
A few of the people who looked outside to find out what's going on come out of their houses hurrying over to the horrified kids.
Two adults go to Linda to check on her while the other adult stays with the three kids to be there just in case.
"She's gone." One adult who checked for a pulse on Linda says making the others gasp in horror.
"I'm calling the cops!" The adult with the three kids says pulling out her cell phone.
Soon police are on the scene and blocking it off with police tape as they begin to investigate this murder.
Little did anyone know this was only the beginning.
….
Police patrols have increased as they want to keep the kids safe while looking out for any signs of whoever killed Linda. They are giving out warnings to people that are out and about telling them to be cautious because there might be someone dangerous out and about.
So far there is no sign of who could have done the murder but the polices job is made harder by the fact that it's Halloween.
Even a little kid could be dressed as the murderer!
Rodger turns as the few kids he is with are running up to a persons door. "What's with the officers?" He wonders out loud.
A police officer pulls up next to Rodger and rolls down his window when he is stopped. "Excuse me sir can I have a word with you for a moment?"
Rodger moves closer to the police cruiser. "What is going on?" He asks.
"We are handing out warnings to everyone who is out to be cautious. There was a murder that happened. So far no signs of the murderer or any other murders so we are hoping that the murderer was only going after the teen killed." The police officer tells Rodger. "Please stay safe."
"Thanks we will." Rodger nods. "May I ask who was killed?" He asks.
"I'm sorry I don't know that information. Is something wrong?" The police officer asks.
"Well I have orphans out here and I'm just worried that it was one of them." Rodger admits.
"If it was I'm sure you will found out." The police officer says trying to assure Rodger.
"Thanks. I will keep an eye out for the others and don't worry we won't be out late." Rodger says.
"No problem sir. Have a good and safe night." The police officer drives away and Rodger turns as the kids he is with come over to him.
….
The dark figure is walking along through the alley.
The knife still in hand but hidden behind one item of clothing.
The figure makes it out the other end almost running into someone.
"Well excuse you." A male from the orphanage says with a slight growl.
The figure turns to look to the male only allowing the male to see the figures eyes.
"Well excuse me I gotta get going." The male starts to move around the figure but is stopped when a sharp pain comes from his stomach. He looks down and sees a knife in his stomach with the figure holding the knife. He gasps in pain and flops over before he can scream in pain as he faints.
The figure removes the knife then hides the knife like before now walking down the way the male came from.
…..
It's getting late and Rodger is letting his group go to one more house before heading back to the orphanage.
While he's waiting for them to come back something comes up on the radio.
"Rodger please answer it's an emergency!"